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02/02/2004 WORK SESSION ONLY ITEMS WORK SESSION AGENDA Clearwater City Commission - 9:00 A.M. - Monday, February 2, 2004 PUR PURCHASING Approval of Purchases per Purchasing Memorandum: 1. Great Southern Peterbilt Inc., Jacksonville, Florida - Purchase of two (2) 2004 Peterbilt cab and chassis, Model #320 in the amount of $176,542.30 (SWIGS) (Consent) 2. Container Systems & Equipment Co., Inc., Daytona Beach, Florida - Purchase of one (1) 2004 Crane Carrier LET 2 cab and chassis in the amount of $115,181.00 (SWIGS) (Consent) 3. Heil Environmental Industries Ltd., Chattanooga, Tennessee - Purchase of two (2) 2004 Heil 7000 side loader body in the amount of $133,440.00 (SWIGS) (Consent) 4. Cox Radio Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Florida - Reimbursement of agency share of ticket revenue for special events during the period: 04/01/04 thru 03/31/05 in the amount of $300,000.00 (PR) (Consent) 5. Infinity Broadcasting, St. Petersburg, Florida - Reimbursement of agency share of ticket revenue for special events during the period: 04/01/04 thru 03/31/05. (PR) (Consent) 6. Furniture Consultants, New York City, New York - Furniture and installation in the new Main Library. (Consent) CGS CLEARWATER GAS SYSTEM 1. Ratify and confirm an Emergency Purchase Order (PO) approved by the City Manager to Knight Enterprises, Clearwater, Florida for the period 01/01/04 to 12/31/04, for the installation of gas mains and service lines in the amount of $700,000. and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (Consent) MR MARINE /AVIATION 1. Adopt Res 04-04 modifying Lease No. 520030564 with the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida Sovereign Submerged Lands and the City of Clearwater; A parcel of sovereign submerged land in Sec 17-29-15, in Clearwater Harbor, Pinellas County, containing 13,368 square feet, MOL, to allow expansion of the docks at the Sailing Center. PR PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Harborview Center Presentation OS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Adopt Res 04-02 to file a Demolition Lien for a total cost of $2,810.43 on the property located at 915.5 Turner Street aka Magnolia Park, Block 23, Lot 8 (Current owner of record: Jennifer V. Carpenter, 909 S. Fort Harrison, Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756) 02-02-04 Work Session Agenda 1 Revision 1 PW PUBLIC WORKS 1. Transportation Impact Fee Discussion (WSO) 2. Approve the final plat for "Belle Aqua Villas I", located at 125 Brightwater Drive on Clearwater Beach which is to be a replat of Lots 7 and 8, Bayside Sub #2. (Consent) 3. Approve the final plat for "Belle Aqua Villas II", located at 116 Brightwater Drive on Clearwater Beach which is to be a replat of Lots 53 and 54, Bayside Sub #2. (Consent) 4. Approve the final plat for "Harborside Townhomes", located at 140 Brightwater Drive on Clearwater Beach which is to be a replat of Lots 47 and 48, Bayside Sub #2. (Consent) 5. Award a contract for the Myrtle Avenue Roadway and Drainage Improvements (00-0034-EN) to Westra Construction Company of Palmetto, Florida for the sum of $14,211,521.78, and award a contract to PBS&J, an Engineer of Record, of Tampa, Florida for the sum of $738,120.92 for Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the duration of construction. (Consent) 6. Award a contract for the Canterbury Road Drainage Improvements (02-0009-EN) to Caladesi Construction of Largo, Florida for the sum of $485,109.64 (Consent) 7. Award a contract to TLC Diversified, Inc., of Palmetto, Florida, for the Pumping Stations #9 & #10 - Refurbishment (01-0059-UT) construction contract in the amount of $556,4 79.00. (Consent) 8. Award a contract for the Lift Stations 37 & 43 Improvements (02-0009-UT) to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, Florida, in the amount of $688,781.50. (Consent) 9. Public Hearing & First Reading Ord 7234-04 - Approve the applicant's request to vacate the 100-foot street right-of-way of Frances Court from the easterly right- of-way line of Narcissus Avenue to the westerly right-of-way line of Bay Esplanade subject to the retention of a drainage and utility easement over the full width of the right-of-way to be vacated. (V2003-12 Osburg) 10. Public Hearing & First Reading Ord 7253-04 - Approve the applicant's request to vacate the 10-foot drainage and utility easement lying along the north property line of Lot 2, Block "I", Oak Acres Addition Unit 3 (aka 1706 Jeffords Street) (V2003-14 Lohss) 11. Declare as surplus the south one-half of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7, Greenwood Manor, and offer for sale in compliance with City purchasing regulations and qualifying conditions of Invitation for Bid No. 08-04 for the minimum bid amount of $18,000. for the purpose of developing a rental community for the elderly. 12. Approve the Consent Order between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the City of Clearwater regarding historic wetland violations at the Long Center. (Consent) ORLS OFFICIAL RECORDS/LEGISLATIVE SERVICES 1. Community Development Board - 1 appointment 2. 2004 Federal Legislative Package 02-02-04 Work Session Agenda 2 Revision 1 CA LEGAL DEPARTMENT Second Reading Ordinances 1 . Ord No. 7218-04 Approve the Petition for Annexation of property located at 1813 Brentwood Drive (Lot 8, Lake Lela Manor in Sec. 24-29-16) ANX2003- 09023 (Serafino Caraco) 2. Ord No. 7219-04 - Approve the land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Low (RL) to City Residential Low (RL) for property located at 1813 Brentwood Drive (Lot 8, Lake Lela Manor in Sec. 24-29-16) ANX2003-09023 (Serafino Caraco) 3. Ord No. 7220-04 - #7220-04 - Approve Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Single-Family Residential District, to the City LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District for 1813 Brentwood Drive (Lot 8, Lake Lela Manor in Sec. 24-29-16). ANX2003-09023 (Serafino Caraco) 4. Ord No. 7221-04 - Approve the Petition for Annexation of property located at 309 and 323 Meadow Lark Lane and 3040 Carolina Avenue (Lots 1-6, Block 6, Bay View City Subdivision in Sec. 07-29-16); ANX2003-09024 (Crum Properties, LLC) 5. Ord No. 7222-04 - Approve the land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Urban (RU) to City Residential Urban (RU) for property located at 309 and 323 Meadow Lark Lane and 3040 Carolina Avenue (Lots 1-6, Block 6, Bay View City Subdivision in Sec. 07-29-16); ANX2003-09024 (Crum Properties, LLC) 6. Ord No. 7223-04 - Approve Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Single-Family Residential District, to the City LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District for 309 and 323 Meadow Lark Lane and 3040 Carolina Avenue (Lots 1-6, Block 6, Bay View City Subdivision in Sec. 07-29-16); ANX2003-09024 (Crum Properties, LLC) 7. Ord No. 7224-04 - Approve a land Use Plan Amendment from the Industrial Limited (IL) category to the Commercial General (CG) category for property located at 1219 South Fort Harrison Avenue, 509 Jeffords Street and 508 & 512 Grand Central Street (Lot 7 and the North 50 feet of Lot 8, Block 6; Lots 5 & 6, Block 6; Lots 1-4, Block 6, Milton Park Subdivision in Sec. 21-29-15). LUZ2003- 09008 (O'Keefe's, Inc./G. Anthony Du Quesnay) 8. Ord No. 7225-04 - Approve Zoning Atlas Amendment from the IRT, Industrial Research Technology District to the C, Commercial District for property located at 1219 South Fort Harrison Avenue, 509 Jeffords Street and 508 & 512 Grand Central Street (Lot 7 and the North 50 feet of Lot 8, Block 6; Lots 5 & 6, Block 6; Lots 1-4, Block 6, Milton Park Subdivision in Sec. 21-29-15). LUZ2003-09008 (O'Keefe's, Inc./G. Anthony Du Quesnay) 9. Ord No. 7226-04 - Approve a land Use Plan Amendment from the Residential Low Medium (RLM) category to the Commercial General (CG) category for property located at 2261 Gulf to Bay Boulevard (A portion of M&B 32/121 in Sec. 18-29-15). LUZ2003-09009 (George & Margaret Bruning, TRE/Eva Bruning/Georgia V. Lenard, TRE/Ralph & Jean Englert-Trust) 02-02-04 Work Session Agenda 3 Revision 1 10. Ord No. 7227-04 - Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the MHP, Mobile Home Park District to the C, Commercial District for property located at 2261 Gulf to Bay Boulevard (A portion of M&B 32/121 in Sec. 18-29-15). LUZ2003- 09009 (George & Margaret Bruning, TRE/Eva Bruning/Georgia V. Lenard, TRE/Ralph & Jean Englert-Trust) 11. Ord No. 7228-04 - Approve the initial City Future land Use Plan for property located at 2301 Chautauqua Avenue (Lots 1-6, Block 42; Lots 1-26 Block 40; Lots 1-8, Block 41; Lots 1-13, Block 43; Lot 4, Block 38, all in Unit 1, Section A Chautauqua on the Lake Sec. 32-28-16). The Future Land Use Plan categories are proposed to remain the same as designated in the County and are as follows: Residential Suburban (RS), Preservation (P) and Water/Drainage Overlay. LUZ2003-09010 (LHD Properties, Ltd/Larry H. Dimmitt, Jr. TRE) 12. Ord No. 7229-04 - Approve Zoning Atlas designations for property located at 2301 Chautauqua Avenue (Lots 1-6, Block 42; Lots 1-26 Block 40; Lots 1-8, Block 41; Lots 1-13, Block 43; Lot 4, Block 38, all in Unit 1, Section A Chautauqua on the Lake Sec. 32-28-16).; and the proposed initial City zoning. LUZ2003-09010 (LHD Properties, Ltd/Larry H. Dimmitt, Jr. TRE) 13. Ord No. 7233-04 - Approve the applicant's request to vacate all street rights of way and easements as dedicated on the plat of Chesapeake Villas, as recorded in Plat Book 70, Page 42 of the Official Records of Pinellas County, Florida less and except any portion of Bayview Avenue and vacate all easements and street right of way portions contained in a parcel of land generally bounded on the west by Bayview Avenue, on the north by Drew Street, on the east by McMullen Booth Road, and on the south by Cleveland Street and Virginia Avenue, said parcel more particularly described in the proposed ordinance. (V2003-04 - First Baptist Church) 14. Ord No. 7239-04 - repealing the development impact fees. (OS) Other City Attorney Items City Manager Verbal Reports Commission Discussion Items 1. Pinellas Assembly discussion re: Health and Recreation Other Commission Action Adjourn Presentations for Thursday Night 1. Recognition of visiting Nagano students. 2. Neighborhood of the Quarter Award. 3. American Legion Post 7 presentation of poppies. 02-02-04 Work Session Agenda 4 Revision 1 LL I prti- ~ C earwater\~~i u Interoffice Correspondence Sheet To: City Commission Thru: William B. Horne II, City Manager From: Mahshid Arasteh, P.E., Public Works Administrator CC: Garry Brumback, Asst. City Manager Ralph Stone, Asst. City Manager Michael Quillen, P. E., City Engineer Paul Bertels, Traffic Operations Manager Date: January 26, 2004 RE: Transportation Impact Fee Recommendation and Action The Metropolitan Planning Organization's Traffic Impact Fee Task Force met on December 15th to go over the final recommendation that will be made to the MPO at the December 17 meeting. Basically after months of discussion it looks like the final recommendation will include the following: . A sunset of the Countywide Traffic Impact Fee Ordinance in December of 2005. . Development of alternative funding sources for traffic impacts, which could include part of the proposed gas tax. . Appropriate changes to the county land use code should be made to include Livable Communities standards for developers to use in their developments in lieu of impact fees. On January 14th, 2004 the MPO accepted the recommendation of the Transportation Impact Fee Task Force, which sends the recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for their study and action. The recommendation was accepted and approved with concerns attached as to making sure that an alternative revenue source would be established and livable standards criteria would be developed in the land development codes countywide. The MPO will be following the developing actions on this item while it is being worked by the BCC. It is mandated that there be an update on the item in 6 months. The only nay vote was Commissioner Seel. Commissioner Hibbard was present and voted in favor of the action. ~ Clearwater City Co m mission r:; /)J)..)~/ "- // ( 051- ~ :a:~%%~~:~: Agenda Cover Memorandum Trackinq Number: 359 Actual Date: 02/05/2004 Subject / Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 04-02, to file a Demolition Lien for a total cost of $2,810.43 on the property located at 915.5 Turner Street; Legal Description: Magnolia Park, Block 23, Lot 8 (Current owner of record: Jennifer V. Carpenter, 909 S. Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756). Summary: SUMMARY: On February 10, 2000, the City's Building Official found the residential structure located at 915.5 Turner Street to be unsafe, unsanitary, unfit for human habitation, that it was dangerous and detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. The structure therefore did not comply with the requirements of the Clearwater Unsafe Building Code, and therefore was assigned case #UNS2000-00011. The property owner was notified, however, the owner did not abate the unsafe conditions. After taking the required legal steps, the City hired a contractor and the structure was demolished on October 16, 2003. Staff recommends approval of attached Resolution no. 04-02, which allows a lien to be placed on the property in the amount of $2,810.43 for all of the costs incurred by the City after the owner failed to abate a dangerous residential structure at 915.5 Turner Street. Originating: Devel/Neighborhood Services Section Other items on City M Categorv: Agreements/Contracts - without cost Number of electronic documents attached: Public Hearinq: No 1 Financial Information: Review Approval Jeff Kronschnabl 12-18-2003 10:30:41 Brvan Ruff 12-19-2003 15:30:33 Cyndie Goudeau 01-26-2004 11:38:59 Rrllnh Stonp 01-23-2004 14: 50: 54 Bill Horne 01-26-2004 10:44:47 RESOLUTION NO 04-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ASSESSING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN MAGNOLIA PARK, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, HAVING A POST OFFICE ADDRESS OF 915.5 TURNER STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AS DESCRIBED MORE PARTICULARLY HEREIN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,810.43 FOR THE COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY ORDERING THE OWNER TO ABATE A DANGEROUS STRUCTURE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 47 of the Clearwater Code of Ordinances and the Standard Building Code, the Building Official determined that certain real property described herein and the building situated thereon were unsafe, unsanitary, unfit for human habitation, and dangerous and detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, and did not comply with the requirements of said Code before expenses were incurred; and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater and the owner have caused the abatement of the unsafe building, and the City's costs of such work should now be assessed as a lien on behalf of the City of Clearwater against the property; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1 The Building Official having ordered the abatement of the unsafe building situated on the following described property: MAGNOLIA PARK BLOCK 23 Lot 8 (Parcel Number 15-29-15-54450-023-0080 ). Owner of record: Jennifer V. Carpenter 909 S. Fort Harrison Avenue Clearwater, Florida 33756 and the City of Clearwater having now completed said work, the City Commission does hereby assess and charge a lien on behalf of the City of Clearwater against the property for the necessary CQsts incurred as follows: TOTAL DEMOLITION COSTS $2,810.43 (See Attachment "A") Resolution No. 04 - 02 Section 2 As soon as practicable, a Certificate of Indebtedness against the property for the amount of assessment shall be prepared, which certificate shall constitute a lien prior to all other liens except the lien for taxes. Said certificate, when issued, shall be payable to the City with interest at a rate of eight percent (10%) per annum. Section 3 The City Clerk is hereby directed to prepare a Notice of Lien in the amount of the assessment against said property, and to record the same in the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. Section 4 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 2000. Attest: Brian J. Aungst Mayor-Commissioner Approved as to form: Attest: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Resolution No. 04- 02 LL o >- f- u Interoffice Correspondence Sheet To: Leslie Dougall-Sides, Assistant City Attorney From: Kevin Garriott, Building Official Subject: Demolition lien - 915.5 Turner Street Date: January 27, 2004 We have attached Resolution No. 04-02 to file a demotion lien on the above property. This property was demolished without the filing of a Waiver of Notice and Hearing, but with completion by the owner. As a result, only partial costs were incurred by the City. The demolition was completed on October 16, 2003. Attachment "A" is included containing an itemization of the expenses incurred in this demolition. The Notice of Violation, and other notices are included. Resolution No. 04 - 02 ATTACHMENT "A" Resolution 04-02 (915.5 Turner Street - Clearwater, Florida) TASK NALOL - (Pinellas County Records for ownership) Various correspondence and telephone calls Purchase requisitions Take photographs TOTAL HOURS EXPENSES Fifty point five (50.5) hours @ $53.00 per hour Film, developing, and prints Certified Mail and regular postage Title Search - Fidelity National Title Asbestos Survey - M & A Technologies Inc.. Asbestos Removal - Lang Engineering of Florida Monitoring of Asbestos Removal- M & A Technologies, Inc. Demolition (by Owner) TOTAL EXPENSES LIEN AMOUNT Resolution No. 04 - 02 --I TIME 50.5 AMOUNT $2676.50 120.52 13.41 N/A 000.00 N/A N/A $2810.43 $2810.43 ctIJr :L PINELLAS ASSEMBLY Recreation Structures and Financing Task Force Recommendations with City of Clearwater Staff Recommendations 1. TOYTOWN REGIONAL RECREATION COMPLEX INSTEAD OF GOLF COURSE ToyTown Property All in Agreement - Consensus Vote 8-0 Based on those observations the committee makes the following recommendations regarding the 270 acres at ToyTown: a. The ToyTown acreage should be used for the development of recreational multiuse fields, not a golf course. b. The County should appoint a task force to address the development of this sports/recreational multi-use field complex at ToyTown. This task force would review the needs, costs and options for construction and management. These multi-use fields could include sports fields (soft ball, soccer, rugby, Frisbee golf, etc.), bike trails, extreme sports areas (skate boarding, bmx track, etc.), food areas; running and walking trails; areas designed for team competitions; etc. for the needs of county residents. c. The county should seek input on the types of sports facilities needed in such a complex from the recreational directors of all municipalities. Each municipality does not have the capacity to build facilities for every emerging sport. For example it is not realistic for each municipality to construct a BMX track. These types of specialized needs should be incorporated into a countywide sports complex or at least be addressed in a countywide recreation plan. d. In addition to providing increased recreation space and opportunities for our residents, the proposed complex could provide substantial economic impact by hosting invitational tournaments and events. Staff Recommendation: Not sure of the need for the regional complex based upon the fact that the municipalities are/have been providing the services. This goes back to the philosophical question for the county to decide as to what businesses they want to be in and how will they handle the issue of unincorporated residents and also the needs of all county residents. Staff does not recommend support of this. 2. PUBLIC SCHOOL USAGE Pinellas County School Board All in Agreement - Consensus Vote 8-0 We recommend encouraging a joint use agreement between the School Board, the County and all municipalities, where appropriate, for use of all recreational facilities. Further, risk management research should be conducted to resolve the issues concerning the potential liability and responsibility associated with the use of said facilities. In addition, research should be conducted to determine how best to apportion operating and maintenance costs incurred when school property is used during non-school hours. 1 Staff Recommendation: The City of Clearwater and St. Petersburg have found the school board to be very cooperative with using their surplus land and/or facility use. The City currently enjoys a successful reciprocity agreement with them. Staff recommends anything that would support or strengthen this. 3. THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ACCESSIBLE COUNTYWIDE Therapeutic Recreation All in Agreement - Consensus Vote 8-0 We recommend that City and County staff be directed to survey and inventory therapeutic recreation needs and gaps in Pinellas County. They should explore the possibilities to partner with non-profits and/or hospitals. Staff will establish by January 2005, a Directory of Services, programs (fee and free) and determine budget estimates for providing therapeutic recreation in north, mid and south county. Pinellas County should act as a broker and not the sole provider of these services. Staff Recommendation: The City of Clearwater currently provides this service at the Long Center. Through the county grant program we will be requesting funding to assist in this initiative. There are tremendous partnership opportunities with this type of programming. In particular at the Long Center location with UPARC located on site. The smaller municipalities are the ones who struggle in this area. Staff would recommend support to analyze this. 4. MSTU MSTU All in Agreement - Consensus Vote 8-0 We recommend the County should increase the MSTU dollars currently directed toward recreation. Staff Recommendation: Staff supports the MSTU being increased to support municipal recreation services which currently are not offered in the unincorporated area. 5. RECREATION FEES Municipal Recreation Card Fee Reimbursement All in Agreement - Consensus Vote 8-0 We recommend that only households that qualify for the School Lunch Programs or other such public assistance would be eligible for a "Municipal Recreation Card Reimbursement". We further recommend that those households that qualify be admitted to their program of choice without the need to pay the up-front fees to the City, and that the City involved request fee reimbursement from Pinellas County. We further recommend that qualifying households be limited to one "Recreation Card Reimbursement" per calendar year, per person. When applicable, a family recreation card should be utilized; otherwise reimbursement would be on a per capita basis. 2 --- Staff Recommendation: Based upon the fact that different communities place a different value of recreation services and their funding of the same, this really is not an equitable approach and not one the staff would support. 6. GRANTS Grants All in Agreement - Consensus Vote 8-0 We recommend that through the "Quid Pro Quo" of a grant-funding program, individual cities could choose to avail themselves of County funding grants for recreational purposes. Depending on the size of the grant requested, the City could be requested to reduce the non-resident fee by a negotiated amount for a negotiated time. Staff Recommendation: Staff position is this adds more bureaucracy to the process. A funding format should be established to level the playing field for residents who currently are taxed for these services. 7. SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorships All in Agreement - Consensus Vote 8-0 We recommend that the study objectives should include the identification of market potential; estimated revenue projections; various levels of sponsorship and naming rights opportunities in comparison to other governmental contracts and offer the ramifications and opportunities of each sponsorship level. This should involve synthesizing successful programs and identifying good "fits" for the community. Staff Recommendation: Staff sees no objections 8. REDEVELOPMENT Redevelopment All in Agreement - Consensus Vote 8-0 We recommend the County and Cities explore the idea of an open space/recreation component when a parcel of land is up for redevelopment. Staff Recommendation: Staff sees no objections 9. COUNTY ROLE Food for thought - one of the issues that gets misplaced in this entire subject is the residents of incorporated municipalities also are residents of Pinellas County and as such pay taxes to support the current county park system. The county in this area needs to define its role as even each municipality does not treat this subject the same but residents will move around for services and the county is the common thread. 3 (!D[ f Micah Maxwell 01/28/04 PineUas Assembly Heath Care Services Task Force City Recommendations . Recommendation Al should be accepted . Recommendation A2 needs to identify what kinds of incentives will be considered and the cost associated so we can estimate the potential budget impact on both the City and County. . The recommendations for Conclusion B need a proposed funding source and more detail on how the recommendations will be implemented . Recommendations C I and C2 should be accepted. . Recommendation C3 should be rejected if funding for this has significant impact on the city. . Recommendation DI should be rejected if individual municipalities lobbyists are expected to push for health care initiatives as well. . Recommendation D2 should be accepted. . The recommendations under Conclusion E should be rejected if funding for this has a significant impact on the city. --, . Conclusion A There appears to be a disconnect among service providers resulting in duplication, inefficiencies, and lack of collaboration. The general public and business community are often unaware of availability of programs/services. o Recommendation 1 Statement Create better-defined coalitions and new partnerships through education. Identify stakeholders and create educational opportunities for collaborative growth, learning and education. o Recommendation 2 Statement Develop incentives to reward innovative coalition/partnerships. . Conclusion B There is a lack of communication and outreach to the people, businesses and other governmental agencies regarding the multitude of services available to assist with improving the health and well being ofthe Pinellas County public. The lack of communication and outreach negatively impacts the cost and quality of service provided within our regional community. o Recommendation 1 Statement Utilize the Partnership for a Healthier Pinel/as to develop communication opportunities to educate other partners in the collaborative as well as the public, local government agencies, health care providers and other populations affected by service availability. o Recommendation 2 Statement Develop marketing strategies to promote health related programs and projects taking place in the Pinellas County community. o Recommendation 3 Statement Create a public information outreach program that would participate in studying trends, measures and other quantitative and qualitative data to monitor the status of health care and well being in Pinellas County. . Conclusion C In order to pursue improved health care and well being for the Pinellas County community, it is necessary to identify viable funding sources. Directly related to funding sources, is the identification of the optimal use of the available financial resources. o Recommendation 1 Statement Identify and pursue various sources of private and public sector funding for health care and well being initiatives. o Recommendation 2 Statement Identify various options for using acquired funds for health care and well being initiatives and partnering with other entities where appropriate. o Recommendation 3 Statement Create a 50 I ( c)3 to assist in funding acquisition. . Conclusion D There is a critical need to identify and utilize and pursue appropriate legislative options to improve and enhance health care options for the Pine lIas County community. o Recommendation 1 Statement Appropriate funding for a lobbyist dedicated to federaVstate/local health care initiatives. o Recommendation 2 Statement Identify and pursue the change of specific rules/statutes at both nationaVstate levels that benefit heahh care and well being initiatives by leveraging/generating funding (such as HealthFlex Plan pilot; Medicaid reform; EMS funding redistribution, advocacy to maintain levels of state funding for state administered programs). . Conclusion E It is essential to implement long-term visioning and planning processes to guide the efforts needed to ensure the most effective and efficient provision ofheahh care services to the community. o Recommendation 1 Statement Develop a strategic planning process based on five (5) year planning cycles. o Recommendation 2 Statement Hire and work with a consultant to develop the first (1st) five (5) year strategic plan. o Recommendation 3 Statement Identify best practices to guide and measure future work.